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Robert Higginbotham, MD, Ophthalmology, San Luis Obispo, CA

Robert W Higginbotham MD

Cataract Related, Retinal Disease


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  • 3855 Broad StSte BSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  • Phone+1 805-545-8100

  • Fax+1 805-545-8902

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Summary

  • Dr. Robert Higginbotham is an Ophthalmologist based in San Luis Obispo, CA, specializing in Cataract Related conditions and Retinal Disease. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Letterman Army Medical Center from 1974-1977, and an internship in a Transitional Year at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium from 1969-1970. Dr. Higginbotham is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, class of 1969. He is also a honored fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

  • Letterman Army Medical Center
    Letterman Army Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1974 - 1977
  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1969 - 1970
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1993 - 2002
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1978 - 1979
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

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